Is the new WA87 R2 still "warm" like the original Wa-87,which was "warm" like the original Neumann U-87 and not the U-87AI? The new Neumans are TOO BRIGHT.
@@newgunguy4176 I agree with you. I don't know if the problem is that the components they used in the originals are unavailable or if they decided to go in a different direction sonically.
@@NURREDIN I believe the company was sold or revived by a different company so, the only thing Neumann about it is the name. Beato talked about it in a video.
Great job Mitch! Perfect mic demo for me as I have a similar home studio full of guitars, amps, studio desk and external analog gear in one room. I just record guitars and bass here and it was great seeing you put the WA-87 R2 in action for folks like us and our application--tracking guitars. I've been looking at adding a condenser mic as I just have dynamics (SM-57/e609). Thanks Sweetwater for doing this. I happen to be a big fan of Warm Audio and have WA-73 EQ, WA-76, EQP-WA and BUS-COMP and will grab this R2. With all of the WA stuff, I don't get into comparisons to the originals. I just care how they sound on their own right. It is excellent stuff and well built and a fraction of the original's.
This mic is fantastic. Ii just got it last month. I say that it’s an endgame mic. Pretty much all you need. After this mic, just focus on mic preamps and other gear in the chain.
Hi, Antonio! Thanks for your interest. Yes, I would say the WA87 is a great choice for voiceover work. Feel free to contact me directly with any further questions, and thanks again! Caleb Lowrey, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1620, caleb_lowrey@sweetwater.com
Hey, Joel! There were two signal paths used in the video: For the single-mic/mono instrument tracks, the WA87r2 went to a Warm Audio WA12 mkII preamp, then into a line input on a Universal Audio Apollo 8. No processing was applied. For the stereo tracks, two WA87r2 mics were fed into the mic inputs on the Apollo 8. Again, no processing applied. On my voice track, the mic went into the WA12 mkII. A bit of compression and limiting was applied, just to raise the level. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching, Mitch.
The U87 is more common for voice overs but the 67 would be fine too. You could also just get the popular SM7B which also sounds great and probably better build quality since it’s a dynamic mic.
From listening to samples on UA-cam it seems that the WA47 is more thick sounding. The WA87 will probably cut through a busy mix better and be a little more versatile .
Thanks! Those are my trusty Neumann KH120 monitors. I had the luxury of testing several different monitors in there, and the Neumanns were the ones I felt matched the room the best. Hope this helps, Mitch
Is this a re-upload? I posted a comment, gone.. also liked the video, and it looked like I didn't. Great demo, Mitch! Can you guys also do a vocalist demo (female and male)? Thanks!
Is anyone having a problem with hum when touching the microphone? I am running through an iD44 using gold Mogami XlR cables and when I touch it I get a loud hum even at low gain.
Hi everyone, Can y'all recommend me some microphones that: -can be used to record with a smartphone -can also be used with and benefit from an audiointerface -versatile enough to be used on most instruments and singing. -studio quality.nstruments and singing. -studio/high quality
Honestly it sounds too bright for my taste. Voice is on the edge, and acoustics are really bright, it almost hurt ears. It sounds solid on electric guitar i guess.
$599 from sweetwater. You can achieve same quality for less. Any decent mic can be Eq'd so don't get sucked in by a great sound mans ability to mix. Stereo always sounds great LOL
I'd have to largely disagree with you there. While there IS a "law of diminishing returns" in microphones, and the cheap stuff is getting better while the good stuff is getting cheaper... there is more to a microphone than just its EQ. Quality components (from head to toe) will change the physical performance, and in some cases, have direct influence on the audible performance. And while modern editing/ post-production has come a long way, EQ will only really be able to accentuate or deemphasize what the microphone captured. Human hearing is quite sensitive; the slightest changes can have perceivable differences. Trombones, Trumpets, Baritones, and Tubas are all brass instruments. However, if you play the exact same frequency on each instrument, there is still a discernable difference in Timbre, making each instrument have a distinct and unique "tone." Likewise, a $100 trombone is rarely going to sound like a $1000+ trombone.
@@DapperDanLovesYou i can't disagree with you at all. My main point that i wanted to remind people is that they are "selling" and or "promoting" a product. So in order to really see its "true" characteristics would be in the form of comparative demo with cheaper and more expensive like products recording the same source with all dials set at noon.
@Spoon not necessarily. Different characteristics suit different people and or projects. Maybe you need a warmer signal versus a brighter one. Maybe one that picks up more highs and less lows. What we are seeing now is better technology that can capture a source and reproduce it with minimal change. If we mic a guitar cab we typically choose two mics, one warm and one bright then we mix to taste. I personally like the quality of this video where i would love to play with it. I'm just curious as to what the pre and post production process was like. How sensitive is it. Is it going to pickup the furnace when it kicks on or do i really need to use it in a well isolated environment. Its the little things
So you think you can mix a MXL990 to sound like a Neumann U87? I think you're missing the point of this mic and others that a modeled down to the last detail on other legendary microphones. Or course there are great sounding less expensive mics. Do they sound like the U87? No.
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Man, Mitch is such a pro. Always great info and a great player!
Thanks to this clip & sweetwater, I now have this great sounding mic!
Is the new WA87 R2 still "warm" like the original Wa-87,which was "warm" like the original Neumann U-87 and not the U-87AI? The new Neumans are TOO BRIGHT.
Sadly, the new Neumanns are not Neumanns....
@@newgunguy4176 I agree with you. I don't know if the problem is that the components they used in the originals are unavailable or if they decided to go in a different direction sonically.
@@NURREDIN I believe the company was sold or revived by a different company so, the only thing Neumann about it is the name. Beato talked about it in a video.
Yes, can hear quite good resonance and brightness
Would this be a nice hiphop / R&B mic?
I enjoyed both video and audio! Thank you for the nice presentation!
Great job Mitch! Perfect mic demo for me as I have a similar home studio full of guitars, amps, studio desk and external analog gear in one room. I just record guitars and bass here and it was great seeing you put the WA-87 R2 in action for folks like us and our application--tracking guitars. I've been looking at adding a condenser mic as I just have dynamics (SM-57/e609). Thanks Sweetwater for doing this. I happen to be a big fan of Warm Audio and have WA-73 EQ, WA-76, EQP-WA and BUS-COMP and will grab this R2. With all of the WA stuff, I don't get into comparisons to the originals. I just care how they sound on their own right. It is excellent stuff and well built and a fraction of the original's.
Mitch...PLEASE do a complete tour of your home studio and personal guitars!
I can’t find anything anywhere on how to set up this microphone. I have a Mac lap top, a Apollo twin interface.
Can’t wait to get this mic. It’s on my wishlist.
This mic is fantastic. Ii just got it last month. I say that it’s an endgame mic. Pretty much all you need. After this mic, just focus on mic preamps and other gear in the chain.
I think he's a good guy, you should trust him.
Nice, I hope Warm Audio make a G800 mic LOL
Lol They did!!!!!!
@@saintclarityakacasanovabro7992 yea I know I just got one LOL
Sold. Nice demo Mitch! I've been eyeballin the WA-87 for a while and the new R2 version was enough to nudge me to buy!
I just got this mic it's amazing 👏
RIP Eddie Van Halen!
of course like a week after i buy the first gen
same thing happened to me
bro you might be able to return it
Should I buy this microphone or a Neumann TLM 102?🤔
Excellent question
NIce review. Thank you Mitch!
🙄 I just bought the predecessor model.
Sounded great, thanks
Hi Mitch!
Would you recommend the Warm Audio WA87 R2 for voice over with a very baritone male voice?
Many thanks to you!
Hi, Antonio! Thanks for your interest. Yes, I would say the WA87 is a great choice for voiceover work.
Feel free to contact me directly with any further questions, and thanks again!
Caleb Lowrey, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1620, caleb_lowrey@sweetwater.com
@@sweetwater Thanks a lot Caleb!
@@sweetwater Hi Mitch!
Rich mids.No sparkly highs like the BH 2,but I wonder if sparkly highs are a good thing when it comes to mixing or dealing with pops.
I may have missed it, but what is you're input chain? Pre-amps, converters, etc.?
Hey, Joel! There were two signal paths used in the video: For the single-mic/mono instrument tracks, the WA87r2 went to a Warm Audio WA12 mkII preamp, then into a line input on a Universal Audio Apollo 8. No processing was applied. For the stereo tracks, two WA87r2 mics were fed into the mic inputs on the Apollo 8. Again, no processing applied. On my voice track, the mic went into the WA12 mkII. A bit of compression and limiting was applied, just to raise the level. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching, Mitch.
Would you go with this for Voiceover, or the new 67? Thanks. Brian.
The U87 is more common for voice overs but the 67 would be fine too. You could also just get the popular SM7B which also sounds great and probably better build quality since it’s a dynamic mic.
@@ramencurry6672 Thanks so much, however I have an SM7B, and find it very dull and a power hog. Also colored.
Looks amazing
Now can someone compare the WA87 R2 with the WA47 as far as sound comparison?
From listening to samples on UA-cam it seems that the WA47 is more thick sounding. The WA87 will probably cut through a busy mix better and be a little more versatile .
Dude! Your home studio is properly pimped out! I betchya only respond for “Mitch, dinner’s ready”.
What monitors are you using? Greetings from 🇨🇦
Thanks! Those are my trusty Neumann KH120 monitors. I had the luxury of testing several different monitors in there, and the Neumanns were the ones I felt matched the room the best.
Hope this helps,
Mitch
the noise gate in this sounds weird
The sound clips without comparison of a well known mic is only telling part of the story
i can hear a bus sound? is it coming from the mic?
Is this a re-upload? I posted a comment, gone.. also liked the video, and it looked like I didn't. Great demo, Mitch! Can you guys also do a vocalist demo (female and male)? Thanks!
Well said. Thumbs up.?
Sweet
Is anyone having a problem with hum when touching the microphone? I am running through an iD44 using gold Mogami XlR cables and when I touch it I get a loud hum even at low gain.
Hope I win November giveaway cause that's when my birthday is really want I mic💯❤❤amd nice videos sweetwater
Hi everyone,
Can y'all recommend me some microphones that:
-can be used to record with a smartphone
-can also be used with and benefit from an
audiointerface
-versatile enough to be used on most
instruments and singing.
-studio quality.nstruments and singing.
-studio/high quality
Apogee MIC Microphone 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Honestly it sounds too bright for my taste. Voice is on the edge, and acoustics are really bright, it almost hurt ears. It sounds solid on electric guitar i guess.
your voice sounds normal on this take 2. that is still a big sounding mic.
Why can't Indians get the Sweetwater credit card ?
Because you have to be Indianan
@@IknowMoreThanYou wdym
@@bye6357 Indians are from India
Indianans are from Indiana and we get Sweetwater credit cards and discounts weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
I bet it's expensive
😲
$599 from sweetwater. You can achieve same quality for less.
Any decent mic can be Eq'd so don't get sucked in by a great sound mans ability to mix. Stereo always sounds great LOL
I'd have to largely disagree with you there. While there IS a "law of diminishing returns" in microphones, and the cheap stuff is getting better while the good stuff is getting cheaper... there is more to a microphone than just its EQ. Quality components (from head to toe) will change the physical performance, and in some cases, have direct influence on the audible performance.
And while modern editing/ post-production has come a long way, EQ will only really be able to accentuate or deemphasize what the microphone captured. Human hearing is quite sensitive; the slightest changes can have perceivable differences. Trombones, Trumpets, Baritones, and Tubas are all brass instruments. However, if you play the exact same frequency on each instrument, there is still a discernable difference in Timbre, making each instrument have a distinct and unique "tone." Likewise, a $100 trombone is rarely going to sound like a $1000+ trombone.
@@DapperDanLovesYou i can't disagree with you at all. My main point that i wanted to remind people is that they are "selling" and or "promoting" a product.
So in order to really see its "true" characteristics would be in the form of comparative demo with cheaper and more expensive like products recording the same source with all dials set at noon.
@Spoon not necessarily. Different characteristics suit different people and or projects.
Maybe you need a warmer signal versus a brighter one. Maybe one that picks up more highs and less lows.
What we are seeing now is better technology that can capture a source and reproduce it with minimal change.
If we mic a guitar cab we typically choose two mics, one warm and one bright then we mix to taste.
I personally like the quality of this video where i would love to play with it. I'm just curious as to what the pre and post production process was like. How sensitive is it. Is it going to pickup the furnace when it kicks on or do i really need to use it in a well isolated environment. Its the little things
@Club Soda I hear that horse is a fine meat too can.
So you think you can mix a MXL990 to sound like a Neumann U87? I think you're missing the point of this mic and others that a modeled down to the last detail on other legendary microphones. Or course there are great sounding less expensive mics. Do they sound like the U87? No.